MIRA INFORM REPORT

 

 

Report Date :

29.05.2013

 

IDENTIFICATION DETAILS

 

Name :

ABAHOUSE INTERNATIONAL CO LTD

 

 

Registered Office :

Tokyo Tatemono Higashi-Shibuya Bldg, 1-26-20, 3-7 Higashi Shibuyaku   150-0011

 

 

Country :

Japan

 

 

Financials (as on) :

28.02.2013

 

 

Date of Incorporation :

February  1986

 

 

Com. Reg. No.:

(Tokyo-Meguroku) 000361

 

 

Legal Form :

Limited Company

 

 

Line of Business :

Import, wholesale, retail of casual wear, accessories, jewelry, daily items

 

 

No. of Employees :

560

 

RATING & COMMENTS

 

MIRA’s Rating :

Ba

 

RATING

STATUS

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

Satisfactory

 

Status :

Satisfactory

Payment Behaviour :

Regular

Litigation :

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NOTES :

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ECGC Country Risk Classification List – March 31st, 2013

 

Country Name

Previous Rating

(31.12.2012)

Current Rating

(31.03.2013)

Japan

A1

A1

 

Risk Category

ECGC Classification

Insignificant

 

A1

Low

 

A2

Moderate

 

B1

High

 

B2

Very High

 

C1

Restricted

 

C2

Off-credit

 

D

 


 

JAPAN - ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

 

In the years following World War II, government-industry cooperation, a strong work ethic, mastery of high technology, and a comparatively small defense allocation (1% of GDP) helped Japan develop a technologically advanced economy. Two notable characteristics of the post-war economy were the close interlocking structures of manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors, known as keiretsu, and the guarantee of lifetime employment for a substantial portion of the urban labor force. Both features are now eroding under the dual pressures of global competition and domestic demographic change. Japan's industrial sector is heavily dependent on imported raw materials and fuels. A small agricultural sector is highly subsidized and protected, with crop yields among the highest in the world. While self-sufficient in rice production, Japan imports about 60% of its food on a caloric basis. For three decades, overall real economic growth had been spectacular - a 10% average in the 1960s, a 5% average in the 1970s, and a 4% average in the 1980s. Growth slowed markedly in the 1990s, averaging just 1.7%, largely because of the after effects of inefficient investment and an asset price bubble in the late 1980s that required a protracted period of time for firms to reduce excess debt, capital, and labor. Modest economic growth continued after 2000, but the economy has fallen into recession three times since 2008. A sharp downturn in business investment and global demand for Japan's exports in late 2008 pushed Japan into recession. Government stimulus spending helped the economy recover in late 2009 and 2010, but the economy contracted again in 2011 as the massive 9.0 magnitude earthquake and the ensuing tsunami in March disrupted manufacturing. The economy has largely recovered in the two years since the disaster, but reconstruction in the Tohoku region has been uneven. Newly-elected Prime Minister Shinzo ABE has declared the economy his government's top priority; he has pledged to reconsider his predecessor's plan to permanently close nuclear power plants and is pursuing an economic revitalization agenda of fiscal stimulus and regulatory reform and has said he will press the Bank of Japan to loosen monetary policy. Measured on a purchasing power parity (PPP) basis that adjusts for price differences, Japan in 2012 stood as the fourth-largest economy in the world after second-place China, which surpassed Japan in 2001, and third-place India, which edged out Japan in 2012. The new government will continue a longstanding debate on restructuring the economy and reining in Japan's huge government debt, which exceeds 200% of GDP. Persistent deflation, reliance on exports to drive growth, and an aging and shrinking population are other major long-term challenges for the economy.

Source : CIA


Company name and address

 

ABAHOUSE INTERNATIONAL CO LTD

REGD NAME:   KK Abahouse International

MAIN OFFICE:  Tokyo Tatemono Higashi-Shibuya Bldg, 1-26-20, 3-7 Higashi Shibuyaku                                                                   150-0011

    Tel: 03-3406-2600     Fax: 03-3462-6463

 

                        *.. Registered at: 1-17-6 Aobadai Meguroku Tokyo 153-0042, as given

 

URL:                 http://www.abahouse.co.jp/

E-Mail address:            info@abahouse.co.jp; welinfo@abahouse.co.jp (online shop)

 

ACTIVITIES

 

Import, wholesale, retail of casual wear, accessories, jewelry, daily items

 

BRANCHES   

 

Tokyo (2), Osaka

 

SHOPS    

 

192 shops nationwide

 

FACTORIES

 

(subcontracted)

 

 

OFFICER(S)

 

YOICHI MAGISHI, CH                Moriyasu Okada, ch                  

Hideyuki Tokita, dir                                Kiyohiro Hara, dir

Masahiro Kubo, dir                                Yasuyuki Kimura, dir

 

Yen Amount:     In million Yen, unless otherwise stated

 

SUMMARY

 

FINANCES        FAIR                 A/SALES          Yen 19,840 M

PAYMENTSREGULAR   CAPITAL           Yen 30 M

TREND STEADY           WORTH            Yen 6,819 M

STARTED         1986                 EMPLOYES      560

 

 

COMMENT

 

TRADING HOUSE SPECIALIZING IN CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES. 

FINANCIAL SITUATION CONSIDERED FAIR AND GOOD FOR ORDINARY BUSINESS ENGAGEMENTS.

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

The subject company was established by Yoichi Magishi in order to make most of his experience in the subject line of business.  This is a trading house, with mfg division, for import, wholesale and retail of casual clothing, bags, watches, jewelry, sunglasses, other accessories.  While handling designers’ brand goods, some goods are originally designed & subcontracted mfg to overseas & domestic mfrs.  Operates in-shops at major department stores, chain stores, etc, operating 192 stores nationwide.  Also, retails online.  Regularly conducts seasonal sales campaigns centrally in the Tokyo region.  Imports are mostly through general trading houses.

 

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The sales volume for Feb/2013 fiscal term amounted to Yen 20,910 million, a 5% up from Yen 19,840 million in the previous terms.  New stores opened.  New original brands sold well.    The recurring profit was posted at Yen 202 million and the net profit at Yen 95 million, respectively, compared with Yen 220 million recurring profit and Yen 110 million net profit, respectively, a year ago.

 

For the current term ending Feb 2014 the recurring profit is projected at Yen 300 million and the net profit at Yen 100 million, respectively, on a 3% rise in turnover, to Yen 21,500 million.

 

The financial situation is considered FAIR to GOOD and good for ORDINARY business engagements. 

 

 

REGISTRATION

 

Date Registered:         Feb 1986

Regd No.:            (Tokyo-Meguroku) 000361

Legal Status:       Limited Company (Kabushiki Kaisha)

Authorized:         2,400 shares

Issued:                600 shares

Sum:                   Yen 30 million

Major shareholders (%): ABA House Holdings* (100)

*.. Holding company owned by the Okada family

 

Nothing detrimental is known as to the commercial morality of executives.

 

 

OPERATION

 

Activities: Imports, wholesales and retails coats, jackets, shirts, T-shirts, knitwear, skirts, tank-tops, slacks, sneakers, socks, handbags, wallets, fingerings, earrings, bracelets, pendants, watches, belts, leather jackets, other clothing and clothing accessories, mug cups, sunglasses, lighters, others (--100%).

 

Goods are retailed at own shops, in-shops (department stores) and online, too. 

(Wholesale 50%, retail 50%)

 

Brands handled: United Arrows, Journal Standard, nano universe, BEAMS, Alfreda Bannister, PORTER, SOPH, etc.

 

Clients: [Department stores, chain stores, consumers] Takashimaya, Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store, Seibu Department Stores, Hankyu Department Store, Sogo, Isetan Mitsukoshi, Sogo Seibu Department Store, Lumine, other.

No. of accounts: 300 (wholesale div only)

Domestic areas of activities: Nationwide

Suppliers: [Mfrs, wholesalers] Marubeni Corp, Takisada Nagoya, NI Teijin Shoji, Itochu Mode Pal, Kanematsu Textile Corp, other.

 

Payment record: Regular

 

Location: Business area in Tokyo.  Office premises at the caption address are leased and maintained satisfactorily.

 

Bank References:

SMBC (Aoyama)

MUFG (Aoyama)

Relations: Satisfactory

 

 

FINANCES

(In Million Yen)

 

Terms Ending:

 

28/02/2014

28/02/2013

29/02/2012

28/02/2011

Annual Sales

 

21,500

20,910

19,840

18,852

Recur. Profit

 

300

202

220

..

Net Profit

 

100

95

110

223

Total Assets

 

 

11,668

19,840

N/A

Net Worth

 

 

6,800

6,800

6,819

Capital, Paid-Up

 

 

30

30

30

Div.P.Share(¥)

 

 

0.00

0.00

0.00

<Analytical Data>

(%)

(%)

(%)

(%)

    S.Growth Rate

2.82

5.39

5.24

1.23

    Current Ratio

 

 

..

..

..

    N.Worth Ratio

 

58.28

34.27

..

    N.Profit/Sales

0.47

0.45

0.55

1.18

 

Notes: Financials are only partially disclosed.

Forecast (or estimated) figures for 28/02/2014 fiscal term.

 

           

 


DIAMOND INDUSTRY – INDIA

 

-            From time immemorial, India is well known in the world as the birthplace for diamonds.  It is difficult to trace the origin of diamonds but history says that in the remote past, diamonds were mined only in India. Diamond production in India can be traced back to almost 8th Century B.C.  India, in fact, remained undisputed leader till 18th Century when Brazilian fields were discovered in 1725 followed by emergence of S. Africa, Russia and Australia.

-            The achievement of the Indian diamond industry was possible only due to combination of the manufacturing skills of the Indian workforce and the untiring and unflagging efforts of the Indian diamantaires, supported by progressive Government policies.

-            The area of study of family owned diamond businesses derives its importance from the huge conglomerate of family run organizations which operate in the diamond industry since many generations.

-            Some of the basic traits of family run business enterprises include spirit of entrepreneurship, mutual trust lowers transaction costs, small, nimble and quick to react, information as a source of advantage and philanthropy.

-            Family owned diamond businesses need to improve on many fronts including higher standard of corporate governance, long-term performance – focused strategies, modern management and technology.

-            Utmost caution is to be exercised while dealing with some medium and large diamond traders which are usually engaged in fictitious import – export, inter-company transactions, financially assisted by banks. In the process, several public sector banks lost several hundred million rupees. They mostly diverted borrowed money for diamond business into real estate and capital markets.

-            Excerpts from Times of India dated 30th October 2010 is as under –

 

-            Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council in its statistical data has shown the export of polished diamonds to have increase by 28 % in February 2013. Compared to $ 1.4 bn worth of polished diamond export in February, 2012, India exported $ 1.84 billion worth of polished diamonds in February 2013. A senior executive of GJEPC said, “Export of cut and polished diamonds started falling month-wise after the imposition of 2 % of import duty on the polished diamonds. But February, 2013 has given a new ray of hope to the industry as the export of polished diamonds has actually increased by 28 %. It means the industry  is on the track of recovery and round tripping of diamonds has stopped completely.” Demand has started coming from the US, the UK, Japan and China. India’s polished diamond export is expected to cross $ 21 bn in 2013-14.

 

-            The banking sector has started exercising restraint while following prudent risk management norms when lending money to gems and jewellery sector. This follows the implementation of Basel III accord – a global voluntary regulatory standard on bank capital adequacy, stress testing and market liquidity.

 

 

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES

 

Currency

Unit

Indian Rupees

US Dollar

1

Rs.55.74

UK Pound

1

Rs.84.17

Euro

1

Rs.72.02

 

 

INFORMATION DETAILS

 

Report Prepared by :

PRL

 

 

RATING EXPLANATIONS

 

RATING

STATUS

 

 

PROPOSED CREDIT LINE

>86

Aaa

Possesses an extremely sound financial base with the strongest capability for timely payment of interest and principal sums

 

Unlimited

71-85

Aa

Possesses adequate working capital. No caution needed for credit transaction. It has above average (strong) capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Large

56-70

A

Financial & operational base are regarded healthy. General unfavourable factors will not cause fatal effect. Satisfactory capability for payment of interest and principal sums

 

Fairly Large

41-55

Ba

Overall operation is considered normal. Capable to meet normal commitments.

 

Satisfactory

26-40

B

Capability to overcome financial difficulties seems comparatively below average.

 

Small

11-25

Ca

Adverse factors are apparent. Repayment of interest and principal sums in default or expected to be in default upon maturity

 

Limited with full security

<10

C

Absolute credit risk exists. Caution needed to be exercised

 

 

Credit not recommended

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NB

New Business

 

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This score serves as a reference to assess SC’s credit risk and to set the amount of credit to be extended. It is calculated from a composite of weighted scores obtained from each of the major sections of this report. The assessed factors and their relative weights (as indicated through %) are as follows:

 

Financial condition (40%)            Ownership background (20%)                  Payment record (10%)

Credit history (10%)                   Market trend (10%)                                Operational size (10%)

 

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